Job Specifications
Job Title: Creative Pattern Technologist – 12 Month FTC
Location: Leamington Spa – Hybrid min 2 days per week Tues & Thurs
Reports to: Lead Pattern Technologist
Contract Type: 37.5 hours per week, 12 months fixed term contract
About Bravissimo
Part of Wacoal Europe Group, Bravissimo is an award-winning, multi-channel lingerie retailer on a mission to uplift women. Since 1995, our purpose has stayed the same: to inspire our customers to feel supported, celebrated, and confident every day.
We have 25 shops in the UK alongside a thriving ecommerce community, which offers a wide range of beautiful lingerie, swimwear and nightwear for women who wear a D to L cup, giving them so much choice.
We are on an exciting journey of growth and are loving every minute of it!
Bravissimo Benefits
Up to 25 days holiday
The opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days holiday each year
Access to free and confidential 24/7 employee support from Retail Trust
50% discount on full priced items for you, your family & friends, up to a limit
Healthcare Cash Plan for you and up to 4 children through Medicash
Employer pension contributions up to 6%
Life Assurance
Great training and learning resources
Long service awards after 5 years’ service
Access to new and upcoming products, with the opportunity to provide feedback
Access to discounts at many retailers, day out destinations and gyms through Retail Trust and Medicash
Free parking at Bra HQ
About The Job
As Creative Pattern Technologist, reporting to the Lead Technologist, you will be responsible for the technical development, pattern cutting, grading, fit and quality of Bravissimo brand lingerie and swimwear product.
Working collaboratively with Buying, Merchandising, Supply, QA and our suppliers you will take full technical ownership of your styles ensuring excellent fit and quality in line with our brand standards at every stage of the product lifecycle from concept development through fitting and sealing, to bulk production and delivery AQL.
As part of our commitment to delivering the best experience for our customers you will ensure that you proactively seek feedback through regular time in customer facing areas of the business
Key Responsibilities
Work in partnership with the buying team and our suppliers to create new products; problem solving to find technical solutions through pattern, garment construction and materials to deliver the best fit and quality for our customers
Cutting and grading patterns from concept to production, making amendments after weekly fit sessions and creating graded measurement charts
Work closely with our sample machinists to ensure samples are made correctly to the method of construction and to the quality standard required
In weekly fitting sessions manage the fit and sealing approval process, fitting samples, carrying out measurement and quality checks, giving accurate feedback
Create and maintain accurate technical packs from costing to production, ensuring clear communication of fit, quality, and production details that allow factories to produce garments to a high standard
Manage product quality throughout whole lifecycle ensuring that all styles are fit for end purpose and bulk production by testing materials and garments, carrying out wear testing and approving test reports
Manage styles in line with Critical Path working collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers to ensure key milestones are met
Create AQL paperwork and packs, working closely with warehouse QC team to AQL approve styles in time for planned launch
Managing and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers and factories monitoring quality and seasonal performance. This will involve some international travel to factories as required
About You
You will have at least 3 years working experience in pattern technology and grading with a passion for creating and developing great fitting Lingerie and Swimwear, ideally along the way you have gathered garment technology experience too with a good understanding of garment construction for bulk production.
Attention to detail and accuracy are essential, as is the ability to work accurately under pressure. This role is varied, and you will need to be organised, positive, self-motivated and able to flex and effectively prioritise your workload to ensure product is delivered on time.
Teamwork drives everything we deliver in Product, and you will be confident working collaboratively with colleagues on a day-to-day basis to achieve our goals, and willing to help and support others if needed.
You will be working very closely with all our suppliers, so you will need to be effective in building and maintaining strong relationships and have the confidence to deal with any issues that may arise. This includes international travel to factories when required.
Please note:
Due to the nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for post holders to be female. This is covered under Schedule 9, Part 1